Managing for productivity
Ms Wendy Whittem-Trunz
6 points. * Distance approximately 12 hours per week * First semester * Gippsland
Objectives The major subject objective is, by examining contemporary approaches to productivity management and productivity improvement techniques, to cultivate in students the abilities to analyse their workplace environments and to recognise opportunities and develop strategies for productivity improvement in their organisations. It aims also to promote understanding of the role of productivity at macro and micro-economic levels and of the issues inherent in productivity measurement and performance indicators.
Synopsis The subject introduces productivity improvement and examines productivity measurement. The impact of technology change on productivity is evaluated. The management functions of planning, organising and controlling, and how leadership and culture influence productivity are discussed. Modern productivity management concepts are evaluated.
Assessment Assignment 1: 30% * Assignment 2: 40% * Assignment 3: 30%
Prescribed texts
Adam E E and Ebert R J Production and operations management 5th edn, Prentice-Hall, 1992
Schermerhorn J R Management for productivity 4th edn, Wiley, 1993